Retractable extension socket

ABSTRACT

A retractable extension socket includes an socket body, a fixing structure, a receiving structure, a conducting wire and a plug. The fixing structure and the receiving structure are disposed on the socket body. One end of the conducting wire is connected to the socket body. The plug is connected to the other end of the conducting wire. Thus, a retractable extension socket is formed. The retractable extension socket can be used as an extension socket. In addition, by winding the cable into the socket body and attaching the plug into the fixing structure, the retractable extension socket can be used as a single plug. Furthermore, the plug can be collected into the receiving structure in order that it can be carried around easily.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a retractable extension socket, andparticularly relates to an outlet structure with a retractable extensionsocket.

2. Description of the Related Art

An outlet is mainly used for transmitting power to various electronicdevices. Due to the gradual increase in the number of electronic devicesin both homes and businesses, the usage of outlets has become greater.Dealers, also, are constantly improving the quality of outlets.

Extension sockets commonly include a socket body. There can be severalsockets disposed on top of the socket body. The interior of the socketbody includes electric conducting plate sheets corresponding to thesockets. The electronic conducting plate sheet is connected to aconducting wire. The other end of the conducting wire penetrates throughthe socket body and is connected with a plug electrically. When the plugis plugged into a household socket, power can be transmitted from theplug to the conducting wire and to the socket body accordingly. Therebysupplying power to electronic devices plugged in the socket body.

The aforementioned household outlet can only be used in a single modeand cannot be used in other modes. Furthermore, the socket body,conducting wire and plug are not properly fixed. Thus, they create amore cluttered appearance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One particular object of the present invention is to provide aretractable extension socket to increase the usage modes of the outlet.

Another particular object of the present invention is to provide aretractable extension socket. Therefore, the socket body, conductingwire and the plug are properly fixed and do not have a clutteredappearance.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned objects, the present inventionprovides a retractable extension socket, comprising an socket body, afixing structure disposed on the socket body, a receiving structuredisposed on the socket body, a conducting wire connected to the socketbody on one end thereof, and a plug connected to the other end of theconducting wire.

Another particular aspect of the present invention is to provide aretractable extension socket, comprising a socket body, a fixingstructure disposed on the socket body, a conducting wire connected tothe socket body on one end thereof, and a plug connected to the otherend of the conducting wire.

The present invention has the following advantages: when using theretractable extension socket of the present invention, the outlet cannot only be used in extension socket mode, but can also be used as asingle plug by winding the conducting wire around the socket body andattaching the plug into the fixing structure. Thus, the usage modes ofthe outlet are diversified.

Moreover, when the outlet of the present invention is in unused state,the conducting wire can be wound around the socket body so that the plugis disposed in the receiving structure in order that it is easy for theretractable extension socket to be carried around. Thus, it is moreportable and convenient.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description andthe following detailed description are exemplary, and are intended toprovide further explanation of the invention as claimed. Otheradvantages and features of the invention will be apparent from thefollowing description, drawings and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional view of the first embodiment of theretractable extension socket of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the first embodiment of the retractableextension socket of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view of the first embodiment of theretractable extension socket of the present invention in another mode;

FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional view of the first embodiment of theretractable extension socket of the present invention in yet anothermode;

FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional view of the second embodiment of theretractable extension socket of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of the third embodiment of theretractable extension socket of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the forth embodiment of the retractableextension socket of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the retractableextension socket of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 4. The present invention provides aretractable extension socket, comprising a socket body 1, a fixingstructure 2, a receiving structure 3, a conducting wire 4, and a plug 5.Wherein, the socket body 1 has a plurality of sockets 11. Thespecifications of the sockets 11 are not confined and can be diversifiedappropriately according to the needs of a particular situation. Thesockets 11 should be disposed on at least one side of the socket body 1.In this particular example, the socket 11 is disposed on the topside ofthe socket body 1. In addition, the sockets 11 can also be disposed onboth the top and bottom sides of the socket body 1.

The inside of the socket body 1 includes electric conducting platesheets (not shown) that correspond to the sockets 11. Because theelectric conducting plate sheet is of a prior technology and is notincluded in this patent claim, no detailed description is includedherein. The socket body 1 includes a cable slot 12. In this particularexample, the cable slot 12 is concavely disposed in the outer rim of thesocket body 1, making the conducting wire 4 disposable in the cable slot12.

The fixing structure 2 is disposed on the socket body 1. In thisparticular example, the fixing structure 2 is formed as a concave slot21. The concave slot 21 is disposed concavely at one side of the socketbody 1. The concave slot 21 corresponds to the shape of the plug 5.Therefore, the plug 5 can be attached firmly in the concave slot 21.

The receiving structure 3 is disposed on the socket body 1. In thisparticular example, the receiving structure 3 is formed as a concaveslot 31. The concave slot 31 is concavely disposed oppositely to thefixing structure 2 on the side of the socket body 1. The plug 5 can beplaced in the concave slot 31 in order that it can be carried aroundeasily.

One end of the conducting wire 4 is connected to the socket body 1. Theconducting wire 4 is also electrically connected to the electricconducting plate sheets inside the socket body 1. When the plug of anelectronic device is plugged into the socket 11 of the socket body 1, itconnects to the conducting wire 4 via the electric conducting platesheets. The other end of the conducting wire 4 penetrates through thesocket body 1. The plug 5 is connected to the other end of theconducting wire 4. The specifications of the plug 5 are not limited andcan be changed according to the needs of a particular situation. Theplug 5 can be plugged into a household socket, transmitting power to thesocket body 1 via the plug 5 and the conducting wire 4. Therefore,electronic devices plugged into the socket body 1 can obtain power.According to the above-mentioned description, the present invention ofthe retractable extension socket is formed.

As FIG. 1 shows, the present invention can be used as an extensionsocket. That is, the conducting wire 4 is not wound around the cableslot 12 of the socket body 1. The conducting wire 4 is pulled out,allowing the outlet to be used as a normal extension socket. The plug 5can be plugged into a household socket. Therefore, electronic devicesplugged into the socket body 1 can obtain power.

As FIG. 3 shows, the present invention can also be used as a singleplug. That is, the conducting wire 4 is wound around and collected intothe cable slot 12. The plug 5 can be attached firmly into the fixingstructure 2 (the concave slot 21). The plug 5 can be plugged into ahousehold socket as a single plug so that electronic devices pluggedinto the socket body 1 can obtain power.

As FIG. 4 shows, when the present invention is not in use the conductingwire 4 can be retracted in order that the present invention can becarried around easily. That is the conducting wire 4 is wound around andcollected into the cable slot 12. Next, the plug 5 can be collected intothe receiving structure 3 (concave slot 31). Thus, it is more convenientto carry around.

Furthermore, as FIG. 5 shows, in this particular example, the fixingstructure 2 is formed as a track 22. The track 22 is composed of twocorresponding sliding rails 221. The two sliding rails 221 protrudeoutwardly from a side of the socket body 1. The plug 5 can be attachedfirmly between the two sliding rails 221.

Furthermore, as FIG. 6 shows, the fixing structure 2 is formed as awedge set 23. The wedge set 23 is composed of two corresponding wedges231. The two wedges 231 protrude outwardly from a side of the socketbody 1. The plug 5 can be attached firmly between the two wedges 231.The wedge set 23 can also be formed with the single wedge 231, andattach the plug 5 firmly using the single wedge 231.

Furthermore, as FIG. 7 shows, in this particular example, the fixingstructure 2 is formed as a fastener set 24. The fastener set 24 has afirst fastener 241 and a second fastener 242. The first fastener 241 andthe second fastener 242 are fixed separately on the socket body 1 and onthe plug 5. The first fastener 241 and the second fastener 242 can bepressed together allowing the plug 5 to attach to the socket body 1.

Furthermore, as FIG. 8 shows, in this particular example, the fixingstructure 2 is formed with a magnet set 25. The magnet set 25 iscomposed of a first magnet 251 and a second magnet 252. The first magnet251 and the second magnet 252 can be formed as corresponding magnets ormagnet and magnetic metal. The first magnet 251 and the second magnet252 are fixed separately on the socket body 1 and on the plug 5. Thefirst magnet 251 and the second magnet 252 can be connected firmly toeach other through magnetic characteristics, for attaching the plug 5 onthe socket body 1.

When using the retractable extension socket of the present invention,the device can not only be used as an extension socket, but also as asingle plug by winding the conducting wire 4 to the socket body 1 andattaching the plug 5 into the fixing structure 12. Thus the presentinvention offers a diverse number of methods of use.

Moreover, when using the outlet of the present invention, the conductingwire 4 can be wound around the socket body 1 and the plug 5 can bedisposed into the receiving structure 12 in order that the retractableextension socket can be carried more conveniently.

Furthermore, the conducting wire 4 can be wound around the cable slot 12of the socket body 1. Then, the plug 5 can be attached firmly in thefixing structure 2 or collected in the receiving structure 3. Therefore,the socket body 1, the conducting wire 4, and the plug 5 are properlyattached. With this method of managing the wires, things appearuncluttered.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to thepreferred best molds thereof, it will be understood that the inventionis not limited to the details thereof. Various substitutions andmodifications have been suggested in the foregoing description, andothers will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. Therefore, allsuch substitutions and modifications are intended to be embraced withinthe scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

1. A retractable extension socket, comprising; socket body; a fixingstructure disposed on the socket body; a receiving structure disposed onthe socket body; a conducting wire, one end of which is connected to thesocket body; and a plug connected to the other end of the conductingwire, wherein said plug (1) is captured in said fixing structure in amanner where said plug is fixedly positioned for connection to anexternal socket, or, (2) is insertable within said receiving structurefor fixedly positioning said plug to said socket body.
 2. Theretractable extension socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein the socketbody has a cable slot.
 3. The retractable extension socket as claimed inclaim 2, wherein the cable slot is disposed around a rim of the socketbody.
 4. The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim 2, whereinthe conducting wire is wound on and collected in the cable slot, theplug is attaching in the fixing structure, and is used as a single plug.5. The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim 2, wherein theconducting wire is wound on and collected in the cable slot, the plug iscollected in the receiving structure, allowing the plug to be carriedaround conveniently.
 6. The retractable extension socket as claimed inclaim 1, wherein the socket body has a plurality of sockets.
 7. Theretractable extension socket as claimed in claim 6, wherein the socketsare disposed on a top or on the top and bottom of the socket body. 8.The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein thefixing structure is formed as a concave slot for attaching the plug onthe socket body.
 9. The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim1, wherein the fixing structure is formed as a track having twocorresponding sliding rails for attaching the plug on the socket body.10. The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein thefixing structure is formed as a wedge set having a single wedge or twocorresponding wedges for attaching the plug on the socket body.
 11. Theretractable extension socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixingstructure is formed as a fastener set having two corresponding first andsecond fasteners, the first and second fasteners are disposed separatelyon the socket body and on the plug, and the first and second fastenersare pressed together for attaching the plug on the socket body.
 12. Theretractable extension socket as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fixingstructure is formed as a magnet set having a first magnet and a secondmagnet, the first and second magnets are disposed separately on thesocket body and on the plug, and the first and second magnets connect toeach other firmly through magnetic force for attaching the plug on thesocket body.
 13. The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim 1,wherein the receiving structure is formed as a concave slot.
 14. Aretractable extension socket, comprising: socket body; a fixingstructure disposed on the socket body, wherein the fixing structure isformed as a fastener set; a conducting wire, one end thereof isconnected to the socket body; and a plug connected to the other end ofthe conducting wire, wherein said plug is attachable to said fastenerset in a fixed position for plugging into an external socket whenattached to said socket body using said fastener set.
 15. Theretractable extension socket as claimed in claim 14, wherein the socketbody has a cable slot.
 16. The retractable extension socket as claimedin claim 15, wherein the cable slot is disposed around a rim of thesocket body.
 17. The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim15, wherein the conducting wire is wound on and collected in the cableslot, the plug is attaching in the fixing structure, and is used as asingle plug.
 18. The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim14, wherein the socket body has a plurality of sockets.
 19. Theretractable extension socket as claimed in claim 18, wherein the socketsare disposed on a top or on the top and bottom of the socket body. 20.The retractable extension socket as claimed in claim 14, wherein thefixing structure is formed as a concave slot, a track, a wedge set or amagnet set for attaching the plug to the socket body for fixing saidplug in a position for plugging into an external electrical socket.